Legend of Zelda News
May2017
News Masahiro Sakurai Compares Zelda: Breath Of The Wild And Horizon Zero Dawn
"They really are masterpieces"
Kirby and Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has a regular column in Japanese magazine Famitsu, and the topic of his latest entry - kindly translated by Source Gaming - is two of 2017's biggest open-world video games: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Horizon Zero Dawn
News Eiji Aonuma Aims to Keep Surprising Fans with The Legend of Zelda
"Provide surprises that exceed everyone’s expectations”
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been nothing short of a smash hit with critics and fans alike, who are still exploring everything and everywhere in the new world of Hyrule. What is next for the series juggernaut though? It may be years away before production for the next Zelda...
Video This Has To Rank As The Most Epic Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Yet
"The Master Sword has returned to the forest"
We already know that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has a few interesting glitches which can be exploited to benefit the player and even break the game, but this latest discovery is perhap
News Cemu Wii U Emulator Version 1.7.5 Shows Daunting Progress With Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Nearly 8000 backers continue to fund development, too
Cemu, for quite a while, was a relatively low-key Wii U emulator. Its efforts to run games like Super Mario 3D World and Nintendo Land were mixed at best, often struggling to achieve playable framerates on impressive PC builds. Yet the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild seemingly...
News It Looks Like Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's Duelling Peaks Is Based On A Real Mountain
Found on Sado Island, Japan
Duelling Peaks is one of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's most notable landmarks, and it would appear that it was inspired by a real mountain in Japan. The mountain is split down the middle just like the one in the video game and is found on Sado island, located off the west coast of Japan. While we...
News Defenders of the Triforce 'Real Escape Game' is Heading to Europe in July
Don't forget the in-no-way-awful hashtag, #ScrapZelda
Last year saw the arrival of 'Defenders of the Triforce', an escape / puzzle room experience by Scrap, a company that's enjoyed success in that area. As the name makes clear it's focused on The Legend of Zelda and it popped up in a number of US cities. It's now been confirmed that the experience...
Poll What Do You Think of the Zelda: Breath of the Wild - The Master Trials DLC?
Nintendo pitches challenges and convenience in the Summer pack
Though Nintendo hasn't yet given a release date, it decided this week to promote the first major DLC pack for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on Switch and Wii U. Though early purchases had a few extra treasure chests from day one, the Expansion Pass is all about two major sets...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Takes Top Spot to Give Nintendo a First UK Number 1 Since 2011
Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the rise thanks to additional Switch stock
Nintendo has enjoyed its first all-format chart-topping release in the UK since Pokemon White back in 2011, with the results now officially published and showing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe at the top. On the one hand it's rather staggering to see that statistic is a thing, but it's a...
Feature Taking A Deep Breath: Introducing The Voice Of Zelda, Patricia Summersett
"It was a pretty incredible surprise to discover what the game was."
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been a smash hit for the Switch launch, and critics and fans alike just can't get enough of the open world adventure in Hyrule. In addition to boasting a massive world with incredible freedom, brittle weapons and countless recipes to...
News Fan-Made Zelda Title Breath Of The NES Gets Hit With Inevitable Takedown Notice
Development will continue, as planned
When we reported on Breath of the NES, Winter Drake's 8-bit take on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the indie developer made it clear that if Nintendo did decide to take legal action to prevent distribution of the game then production would co
Hard Mode! Travel Medallions! Tingle suit!
Much noise was made when it was revealed that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild would be receiving a DLC season pass, in a first for the Zelda series. Some were for, others against, but it would certainly be interesting to all to see how Nintendo would be handling the additional content. Not a whole...
April2017
Video This Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Player Ain't Got No Time For Shrine Puzzles
Skip to the end
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may be light on dungeons, but it makes up for that with loads of shrines, the vast majority of which contain a puzzle which must be solved before they can be considered complete. Some of these puzzles are actually quite tricky, but like so much of the game, they can be overcome by "exploiting"...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Pushes Switch and Wii U Sales, 3DS Has Multiple Million-Sellers
A breath of life
The hit game The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has sold around 3.84 million copies between the Nintendo Switch and Wii U versions, a notable cross-platform success considering the circumstances of a new system launch and its ailing predecessor. Specifically, Breath of Wild sold 2.76 million units on the Switch and 1.08...
Video Here's What's Inside Zelda: Breath Of The Wild's "Impossible" Treasure Chest
The one you were never meant to open
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is packed with secrets to find, many of which are hidden away off the beaten track, encouraging players to explore in order to locate them. However, one treasure chest has remained off-limits for even the most dedicated Zelda player. Located in the middle of a little inlet...
News Fan-Made Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Lego Set Builds Up Support
Block busting
There are Lego sets for many of the media world's biggest properties, including Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter - and, via Lego Dimensions, Sonic the Hedgehog. Nintendo has thus far been reluctant to allow the Danish toy maker to leverage its IP, although it has allowed K'NEX Mario toys in the past. The chances of us seeing...
News Breath of the NES Fan Game Makes Progress, Plans to Survive Potential Nintendo Takedown
"I don’t feel the need to be bound to BOTW’s exact structure"
Since Nintendo showed off a rather neat 2D prototype that was used in the development of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, it's been tempting to fantasize about Nintendo releasing it in some form; it'd be an awesome potential surprise in the Expansion Pass, perhaps. There's...
Video Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Allows You To Ride A Guardian Through The Sky
Sky walking
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the gift that keeps on giving; not only does the game contain enough content and secrets to keep Switch and Wii U owners glued to their consoles for months, it also offers up some interesting quirks and glitches, many of which are focused on manipulating objects for air travel. Riding a mine...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Director and Producer Leave Message For Fans in Official Guide
"A desire to keep evolving and growing"
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has been a critical hit, cementing itself as one of the best reviewed games of all time. Helmed by director Hidemaro Fujibayashi and long-time series producer Eiji Aonuma, the duo were key in the development cycle of the game and with that the success that followed. In...
"Buy lots of things and build up your points, something good will happen"
It's not out until the end of the year, but if you're a hardcore Zelda fan then chances are you're already scrambling for your credit card upon hearing the news that Medicom is releasing a Zelda: Breath of the Wild Link figure as part of its Real Action Heroes range. This 1/6...
News Tantalus Spent "Several Months" Convincing Nintendo It Could Handle Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
"We are fortunate that we got that opportunity"
Australian studio Tantalus Media has been around since 1994 and found early fame by porting Sega titles like Manx TT and House of the Dead to the Saturn, but more recently the company has gained recognition for its Wii U work, specifically the ports of Mass Effect 3, Deus Ex: Human Revolution and The...
News The Legend of Zelda Custom Chess Set Now Available
Take all my Rupees
Popular board game manufacturer USAopoly has once again gone above and beyond showing its love for The Legend of Zelda series with a beautiful custom chess set. Taking its main inspiration from Ocarina of Time, the pieces all resemble the main characters - with Link as King for the heroes and Ganondorf as the Dark King for the...
Random Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Players Just Can't Stop Throwing Poor Cuccos Into Lava
Bird-brained
Cuccos have been part of the Legend of Zelda series for years, so you'd think they'd be given a fair degree of respect. However, that isn't the case with the birds in Breath of the Wild - in fact, some players are hell-bent on making these poor creatures suffer as much as possible. Cuccos, as we already know, possess incredible power...
Video Here's How To Totally Break The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Oops
Given the incredible scope of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the many ways in which the game engine can pushed in different directions, it should come as little surprise to learn that it's possible to totally break the game if you so wish. One Japanese player has discovered that if you use the flying mine cart trick during the...
Video Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Player Discovers A New Way To Chart The Oceans, Fast
Everybody's going surfing
A Russian Zelda: Breath of the Wild player has discovered a new way to get around in the game using rafts, Magnesis and a mine cart. In a variation on the flying mine cart trick we reported on a while back, this trick involves placing the cart on one of the many rafts in the game and then using your Magnesis Rune to push...
News The Switch Is The Fastest-Selling Video Game System In Nintendo History
Breath of the Wild becomes the fastest-selling launch game and Zelda game
Nintendo of America has released a press release regarding their March sales of the Nintendo Switch as well as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The Nintendo Switch sold more than 906,000 units in March, compared to the Wii U launch period during which only 890,000...
News New Splatoon, Legend of Zelda and Super Smash Bros. amiibo Announced
Wallets groan
The amiibo train steamrolls on, for Nintendo have announced 12 new amiibo coming to store shelves this summer in its latest Nintendo Direct. New The Legend of Zelda amiibo: First up is an arguably strange choice - more Zelda amiibo! To be specific, this includes three versions of Link from past The Legend of Zelda games Majora's...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Update 1.1.2 Makes For A More Pleasant Gaming Experience
The best just keeps getting better
Just when you thought that it couldn't get any better playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, here comes an update to make things even more "pleasant". When you boot up the game next you should hopefully receive update 1.1.2, which offers the following benefits according to Nintendo's own patch notes:...
News LEGO City: Undercover Sells Best on Switch in UK as Yo-kai Watch 2 Endures Poor Launch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild continues to sell well, too
Last week brought some notable releases to the UK market, and there are a couple of positive Nintendo Switch stories that are sadly joined by a bit of a flop on 3DS. First of all, top spot goes to Persona 5 on PS4, which has been generating a lot of hype that has evidently paid...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Guardians - How To Kill Guardians
Hunting the Hunters
As their name suggests, the Guardians found in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild are not supposed to be killing machines that threaten civilisation. We won't go into the story here, but even if you only have a passing knowledge of the game you're likely aware of players that are in constant fear of these mechanised foes...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Star Fragments - How To Farm Quickly
There's a star in the night sky
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is packed with secrets and hidden features, some of which are so subtle you may not even notice them until you've passed 50 hours of gameplay (like us). Star Fragments are one such element; these are precious items which fall from the night sky and can be used in some unique...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Best Horse - Where To Find The Lord Of The Mountain
If you're gonna ride, ride in style
The Hyrule seen in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is big. Really big. Fast-travel is a boon when you need to get around in a jiffy, but for those times when you're exploring uncharted portions of the map where no Shrines exist, you really need to get yourself a decent mount. Horses can be found in...
Video One Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Player Has Discovered The Ultimate Way To Paraglide
Thinking outside the (metal) box
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild continues to offer up some pretty amazing secrets, and the latest one we've seen involves a pretty unique way of getting around Hyrule. YouTuber mety333 has posted footage of a unusual flying machine created from a metal box and a mine cart, both found in the Death Mountain...
News Aonuma Says That Open World Is Here to Stay in Zelda Games
Finally moving past Ocarina of Time?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was truly a groundbreaking game for the Zelda series, bringing the previously non-linear gameplay into an almost completely free style that was coined as "open air". Still, the traditional Zelda formula is one that's still beloved by many fans of the series, and now that...
Video Digital Foundry Puts Version 1.1.1 of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to the Test
A nice improvement on Switch, less so on Wii U
It's been clear for a few days that the update to version 1.1.1 in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has improved performance on the Switch, with various videos showcasing key areas. If you like seeing solid numbers on your framerate, though, Digital Foundry has now jumped into the fray. The...
News Realistic Puddles Are Reason #243 That Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Is Awesome
Why does it always rain on me?
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild truly is the gift that keeps on giving. Despite the fact that players have invested countless man hours into the game since launch, cool things are still being discovered - and the latest involves the title's realistic weather system. As you'll be aware if you've been trying to...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild and 1-2-Switch Keep Selling in the UK to Defy Limited Hardware Stock
Maybe some just look at the box
The Nintendo Switch is relatively elusive in the UK at the moment with most respected retailers currently without stock online, though some bricks-and-mortar stores have a small number of units left. Though systems sold out slower in the country than in others such as the US, they've nevertheless been quite hard to...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Dragon Parts - How To Farm
Imagine, dragons
One of the mysteries that has left players scratching their heads in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is that of the game's dragons. The three dragons appear in the sky seemingly at random and are the key to some of the hardest-to-find upgrade parts. Fortunately, we've found the best way to track down each of these elusive...
March2017
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Players Are Finding Inventive Ways To Beat Its Toughest Enemy
No weapons, no armour, no problem!
If you've invested some serious hours into The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild then you'll no doubt recall the first time you encountered a Lynel, a centaur-style monster which packs a serious punch. Lynels are perhaps the toughest non-boss enemies in the entire game, and it should therefore come as no...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Best Recipes And How To Cook Food
Check out our essential tips and mouth-watering dishes
One of the biggest departures The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has made from other games in the series's storied history is the move away from finding hearts to replenish your health; instead, this time around Link will need to don his chef's hat and craft some delicacies if he is to...
News Here's Why Speedrunners Prefer The Wii U Version Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Those seconds count
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild may have been out for less than a month, but speedrunners around the world have already torn the game apart trying to find the quickest route for completion. Now YouTuber dragonbane has proven which language is the fastest in a comparison video of a
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Shield Surf Like A Pro
Everybody's going surfin'
There's so much cool content in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that it's easy to overlook some unique features, and one we're been guilty of ignoring in the Nintendo Life office is the ability to surf on your shield. The game doesn't make a big song and dance about this ability, outside of two characters who give...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: How To Get The Radiant Set
How to look cool in Hyrule
Having the right gear in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild can be the difference between success or failure, but sometimes you just want to look like a badass while exploring the wilds of Hyrule - and for that, you really need the Radiant Set. This particular set lures skeleton-type enemies and increases your attack...
Gallery Have A Gawk At This Gorgeous Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Statue
One for the mantelpiece
To commemorate the release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, First 4 Figures has released an incredible Link figure for those of you who have deep pockets and wide shelves. You may recognize the pose used here, as it's incredibly similar to the archer amiibo which Nintendo put out for the game. Have a look at the...
Random Princess Zelda's Voice Actor Had To Pay For Breath Of The Wild Just Like Everyone Else
"I didn't ask so I can't be too disappointed"
When you supply the voice for one of the most iconic characters in video game history you might assume you'd get some pretty neat perks as a result, in addition to your usual fee, of course. However, for voice actor Patricia Summersett - the talent behind Princess Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of...
Video Zelda: Breath of the Wild's Development Team Talk Over Their Favourite Moments
We all have them...
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is a game experienced in diverse ways by its player base. For some it's a dramatic story-driven adventure, for others it's a sprawling quest of exploration and finding the smallest details. Each player's favourite and most memorable moments will be different. Nintendo has now published a...
Competition Spreading The Nintendo Switch Love With This Fantastic UK Giveaway
Consoles, games, accessories, the lot!
You may remember that last Christmas we had a very special competition where one kind soul donated some amazing Pokemon prizes in the spirit of the festive season. To celebrate the impressive launch of Nintendo Switch earlier this month that very same kind soul has decided to spread yet more love and...
News The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Holds Onto Top 10 Momentum in UK Charts
1-2-Switch is still in the top 20, too
When it comes to the UK charts covering last week, there was only going to be one winner to take the top spot - Mass Effect: Andromeda. Though Nintendo continues to labour a little in this particular territory, the most recent results bring a few bright spots. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, for...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Has Almost One-To-One Attach Rate According To GameStop
"The demand is incredibly strong for this"
It's no secret that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is one of the must-have games in the Switch's launch line-up, but according to GameStop COO Tony Bartel pretty much everyone who bought the system picked up a copy of Zelda BotW too. Demand for the hardware is still high too, with a restock this...
Video Top Ten Weapons in Zelda: Breath of the Wild that Make Going Alone Less Dangerous
It's dangerous t... oh
With so many weapons in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild it's difficult to know what's hot and what's not without risking your own neck against a particularly angsty Lynel. That's why we've teamed up with Arekkz Gaming in the video above to bring you the top ten weapons you can find in the game, taking into account...
Video Here's Four Solid Reasons Zelda: Breath of the Wild has the Best Princess Zelda to Date
Zelda Zelda, Zelda Zelda
The Zelda series has portrayed Princess Zelda in an interesting number of ways, from the cocky pirate captain Tetra in The Wind Waker to the selflessly kindhearted Zelda from Skyward Sword, but none of them are as good as what Breath of the Wild has to offer, in this writer's opinion. If you need proof to this claim, make...
Editorial After The Bold Brilliance Of Breath Of The Wild, Where Can Zelda Go Next?
Will we ever see another traditional Zelda outing?
It's fair to say that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild ranks as one of the finest video games of recent times, and is arguably the best title in the franchise so far. It has been showered with positive reviews and has contributed massively to the success of the Nintendo Switch launch; this is...
Random The Classic Legend of Zelda Theme Popped Up in The World Baseball Classic
It's a home run!
The Legend of Zelda is just one iconic Nintendo franchise that's earned millions of fans around the world. The Triforce logo, the classic music, Link, Zelda - all are well known throughout popular culture. Baseball fans had a fun reminder of that this week. It popped up in the World Baseball Classic semi-final this week between USA...
Editorial Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the Most Accessible of Nintendo Switch Games
Fun for anyone, defying series convention in the process
When the Nintendo Switch Teaser Trailer was unveiled in October, my family were among many - seemingly - that loved the idea and the concept. My brother, who hadn't been in on the Wii U generation, was very much attracted to it and wanted one, while my mum is a Nintendo enthusiast in any case...
News Team Behind Wii U Emulator, CEMU, Makes Surprising Progress With Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Interest in dev's Patreon spikes, too
During 2016 we provided a few status updates on CEMU, essentially the Wii U spin on the Dolphin emulator - in spirit at least. A team of enthusiasts has been working on running Wii U titles on PC, and results range from playable to sketchy; progress was certainly made, however. The release of The Legend of...
Random What Happens When A Guardian And Stone Talus Upset Each Other In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild?
A mega monster mash, that's what
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the game that keeps on giving. We've already unearthed plenty of surprises ourselves, and a short time ago realised that you can use the humble Cucco to lay waste to your enemies, but the good stuff keeps on comin
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: Eventide Island - How To Beat The Hardest Shrine Quest
Survival of the fittest
If you're trying to get all of the Shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild then you may well have hit a brick wall with the Korgu Chideh Shrine, which lies on Eventide Island in the south-east part of the map. Set apart from the mainland and therefore quite tricky to get to, Eventide is the biggest and more...
News Don't Start A New Game Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild If You Want To Keep Your Save Data
One save slot per user account
Given how much content there is to discover in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild it's likely that many of you playing it right now are still on your first play through. However, if you do decide that you want to start over and experience the whole thing a second time - but want to retain your existing save data -...
Video Let's Have a Closer Look at the Player's Guide for Zelda: A Link to the Past
Retro is the new open world
Amidst all the hype surrounding The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild it's important to take stock and remember the good old days before everything was measured in teraflops and gigaslaps. That's just what our man Dan Thompson has been up to and has decided to make the bold move of muscling in on my turf in the form of...
News Hero of Time Orchestral Album Now Available for Pre-Order as Download, CD, or Vinyl
"An epic re-imagining of the iconic score "
The Legend of Zelda is a franchise with some of the most memorable music in gaming, and it's celebrated in various ways. Late last year we reported on an album by Materia Collective that is re-imagining the soundtrack from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time; though it's not an official Nintendo product...
Weirdness Bizarre Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Glitch Lets Link Walk Underwater
Better find a snorkel
While Link is capable of doing a bit of swimming in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, there is not much more to it than that when it comes to the lakes of Hyrule. That is until Twitter user Swiffy22 came across this very strange glitch in the game: When knocked back by an enemy into the water under certain...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: All Captured Memories Locations
It's all coming back to me...
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an open-world adventure that is simply staggering in scope, and it's easy to spend hours simply wandering around and exploring without furthering the storyline. However, while large portions of your quest will no doubt be spent hunting wildlife, discovering shrines and grabbing...
Corey Bunnell, take a bow
Working for Nintendo is a dream for many people, but it's not an ambition that everyone can achieve. There are many who shoot for the stars but simply don't have the talent or determination to make their wish come true, and if you were to look back at this 2007 forum post then you'd be forgiven for unkindly assuming that...
Video This Quirky Zelda Home Automation Gadget Gives Your Ocarina Renewed Purpose
House robberies by Zelda fans are sure to spike
Home automation / assistant devices are very much in right now, with companies like Google and Amazon battling it out to sell you small gadgets that guide you through your day and sell you stuff. It's like those cool sci-fi movies with 'smart' houses, but with extra spying on your shopping habits. In...
News Here's What You Get For Collecting All 900 Korok Seeds In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Needless to say, this is a spoiler...
Of all the quests contained within The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, finding all 900 Korok seeds is perhaps the most demanding, simply because there are so many hidden away in the massive game world. These seeds can be exchanged with the character Hestu to expand your inventory, but it's not a requirement...
Review The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Wii U)
Link's latest adventure in its natural home
We've been playing a lot of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, mostly on Nintendo Switch. Yet not everyone is buying into Nintendo's latest hardware yet, and there have been plenty of fair questions around how this game shapes up on its original home - the Wii U. After all, this title was announced...
Deals Splash Your Rupees On This Amazing Legend Of Zelda Merchandise
Digging Breath of the Wild? Check out this cool gear
Hopefully you're enjoying the amazing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on your shiny Nintendo Switch (or well-loved battered Wii U). Such is the effect that this open-world adventure has had on you, now you want to showcase your Zelda passion to the world. With this in mind here's some of...
Feature What Happens When you Play Breath of the Wild as a Multiplayer Game?
Adventuring together
In this article Nintendo Life regular Alan Lopez gives an account of his attempt to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild with his partner, as real life didn't suit his desire for diving into the lengthy adventure on his own. I've always gotten a chill before I started something I knew was going to be really great. I...
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Uses Dynamic Resolution Scaling To Maintain Performance
Digital Foundry does some more digging
We're big fans of Digital Foundry's work here at Nintendo Life, and the team's breakdowns of game performance always throw up some interesting findings. The guys are back with some more evidence on how Nintendo has managed to produce such an incredible visual spectacle with
News Nintendo Releases Multiple 'Making Of' Videos for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Developing a classic
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has established itself as a contender among the most highly-regarded games ever produced, though naturally its final placing in that reckoning will vary depending on an individual's perspective. It's been an impact release nevertheless, and Nintendo is keen to promote the careful thought...
News Nintendo Has Reportedly Sold 1.5 Million Switch Consoles Worldwide
Zelda bought by 89 percent of owners
Nintendo's new console is off to a flying start; according to SuperData the Switch has sold 1.5 million units worldwide in its first week. The figure is an estimate based on sales data supplied from different respected sources, such as GfK (one of the leading market research companies) and Famitsu (a leading...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Holds Decent UK Momentum as Mario Sports Superstars Struggles
1-2-Switch hangs on in the top 10
Over the Nintendo Switch launch weekend a few games made their mark in the UK charts, and now they've faced the dreaded week two test - in a couple of cases there are positive results in week two, albeit Nintendo UK needs to accept a grisly launch for the latest first-party 3DS release. The Legend of Zelda: Breath...
News The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses 2017 Tour Details Have Been Revealed
Most tickets are already on sale, too
Back when The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword was the new Zelda game, part of the series' anniversary celebrations for that year was a traveling orchestra that performed live arrangements of music from across the long history of Zelda games. The concept proved to be so popular that they brought it back the...
News Breath of the Wild's Art Director on Why Link's Classic Hat is Missing
"We're reaching our limits as to how we can make it look cool."
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is arguably the most innovative entry in the series thus far, positively shattering longstanding traditions by introducing a plethora of new ideas. One of the more minor, yet still notable, changes this time around was that Link's characteristic...
News Zelda: Breath of the Wild Player Believes They've Found a Lovely Satoru Iwata Tribute
It makes for a nice light-touch reference
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is enormous, and one of the joys of the release is the Nintendo community collaborating and sharing discoveries online. One that's been shared with us relates to former Nintendo President Satoru Iwata, and what could be a subtle but touching tribute in the game. Sean...
Random You Can Use Cuccos To Beat Tough Enemies In Zelda: Breath Of The Wild
Playing chicken
One of the most amazing things about The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is that it has many mechanics which can impact things in the game; systems working against systems which lend the title an uncanny sense of realism. One player has found a rather interesting way of playing the game against itself, and it all revolves around...